Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Monitoring for leg cramps is important with hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic, due to potential hypokalemia. It's taken in the morning, sodium intake is not increased, and weight loss is expected.